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Mexico: Ajijic La Huerta???:
It is a closed, gated community, with nice homes, all very close togehter, and with good streets. However, it is quite a hike from Ajijic centro, which requires a car for most folks, with the problem of finding a place to park in Ajijic. Pretty, but not a place I would choose to live. If you like isolation and high density squabbles, go for it, but for some reason it is not all that popular a place.
Mexico: visa:
Each person requires a residence visa, and their individual bank statements to prove financial qualifications. There is no special category for couples. However, a couple may qualify for different status, as in this example: Husband qualifies for Residente Permanente approval at a Mexican consulate. He may then move to Mexico within 180 days, establish proof of residence within 30 days and begin the process of actually obtaining the visa.
Their US car, titled to the wife, can be driven into Mexico on a Temporary import permit if the wife enters as a tourist, or even if she qualifies for a Residente Temporal visa approval. This way, they can keep the US car, using it for the move, for up to 4 years, when the wife will have to convert to Permanente. At this point, there is the advantage that she may qualify for Residente Permanente from Residente Temporal (having since taken the car out of Mexico & replaced it with a Mexican-purchased & registered car) without having to provide financial proofs; but by applying under Vincula Familiar rules, which will grant her equal status to her husband & can be done in Mexico, at INM offices serving your area of residence.
Just another way to skin the cat.
Mexico: Chapala newbies 2018:
Please proof-read before you post your message. That was rather garbled.
Many older expats, who are the best source of information on the experience of living in Mexico, do not use social media sites & may not even have smart phones or tablets.
Personally, I would never be interested in Facebook, etc. If you “newbies“ use that to discuss your plans, you will just confuse each other. There just is not space for complete ideas or discussions. That is why these several Mexico boards exist. Of course, we moved to Mexico long before internet.....and survived ! :)
Mexico: Chapala Inapm:
INAPAM cards are federal and may be obtained easily in Guadalajara at the federal building; lower floor office. Ask at the information desk.
In Chapala, you may apply at the DIF office, 4th door on the left down the rear hallway; but be prepared for frustation. It took 8 months to get ours, some years ago, but the situation appears to be the same: Not enough cards sent monthly, or maybe they just do not like to issue them to expats from that office. I suggest taking your residence visa, CURP card, passport, etc., etc. to Guadalajara, where some have had the card issued immediately.
The card gives discounts on buses, some planes, free museums & parks, farmacias, etc., etc. One may download a long list from the government site, but just show it when you suspect it may get you 5% to 50% discounts.
Mexico: HIV Med Costs/Health Insurance:
Generally speaking: If you have pre-existing conditions which might require hospitalization, occasionally or frequently, and regular use of medications, Insurance in Mexico will not be available to cover them. Think about trying to buy insurance anywhere for an accident or catastrophy that has already happened. It cannot be done. Even if you are healthy and could buy a policy that would exclude pre-existing conditions and only cover new illnesses, the premium costs rise significantly each year until old folks can no longer afford to pay. If you are already old, you are not likely to be able to purchase insurance. I had to leave Mexico because of that & now we have VA & Medicare back in the USA. Care was better in Mexico but...........too many hospitalizations & surgeries & medications; all having to be paid for in cash.....lump sum; no payment plans, no welfare, no insurance. So, if you go.....plan ahead for all eventualities. You are on your own.
Mexico: chapala:
Your title says it all. Choose Chapala centro, within 3 or 4 blocks of the plaza/mercado publico. Walking will be great, with easy access to all the shopping, malecon, parks, bus stops & station (for buses to Ajijic or Guadalajara, etc.), good internet, taxis, cultural center, doctors, INM, etc. Expats are sprinkled about, not concentrated, yet there is an American Legion Post 7 with restaurant for a meeting place, or to find rentals on the bulletin board.
Enjoy !
Mexico: Bus Travel in Mexico:
First class is not the most luxurious, so look for Executivo, or other really nice buses for anything other than a short trip. Some have only 3 seats wide, sandwiches, movies, WIFI, etc. You may search their routes and schedules online, or make a visit to the bus station to have a look at the buses and schedules, as well as ask specific questions. Mexican luxury buses are fantastic.
Mexico: Moving family to Mexico:
You may find the commute across the border will take more time than you are willing to spend.
You and your mate should go to the nearest Mexican consulate and register your children with them as Mexican citizens. Dual citizenship has many advantages. Once done, you may apply, as their mother, for a residence visa under vincula familiar rules, with your mate as your common law husband. This will avoid problems with schools, etc., and will shorten the time it will tak you to become Residente Permanente with the ability to work, or even become a naturalized citizen; ie: a dual citizen yourself. Meanwhile, you will have to learn Spanish if you want any chance to qualify for a Mexican professional cedula through their system, enabling you to look for work as a nurse.
Buena suerte.
Mexico: Mail to PO Box:
Some expat areas support local mail forwarding businesses with US addresses and the ability to send mail to the USA regularly.
It might help if you mentioned your location in Mexico, so that someone could direct you to the nearest service. Mexico is a big place.
Otherwise, send it registered mail via the Correo Mexiczno and it will be able to be traced, etc.
Mexico: TIP and snowbirds leaving a US-plated vehicle in Mexico?:
Hi Bluewater1:
Now you have it figured out. Good move! Permanent Residency and a Mexican car purchased in your state of residence is the way to go.
When you visit INM to complete your immigration process, be sure to ask them to include a CURP on your visa card. With the CURP number and your name, you can go online and print, in color, the official CURP card, which will be required for many things. INM may print one for you; or not. It is used much like the US Social Security number, but the CURP card must be shown. (Ha! I am so old that my SS card still says, “Not to be used for identification“)
Enjoy your move to Mexico, and the fact that you can drive your Mexican car anywhere in Mexico, Canada or the USA, etc., without border permits, fees or deposits. You will also have few transito encounters. Each year, just take your plate number to the nearest Recaudadora office of SAT to renew your Tarjeta de Circulacion. Some states have emissions testing, so check locally. If buying from new car dealers, they will handle everything and deliver the car. Many also have good used cars/fleet cars available.
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